Rehabilitation system to help people with upper-limb amputation use myoelectric prostheses
Regulatory clearance of a rehabilitation system for individuals with upper limb loss
A combined training and control system to help people with upper-limb amputation learn and reliably control myoelectric hands, wrists, and elbows.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Infinite Biomedical Technologies, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11081002 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project is building a system that combines a pattern-recognition controller (Sense) with low-profile EMG electrodes and lightweight batteries to connect to many myoelectric prostheses. It also includes a virtual-limb training program (MyoTrain) designed for use early after amputation so you can practice control before receiving a definitive prosthesis. The team plans to add visual "Active Coaching" feedback to make muscle signals more repeatable and easier for the system to distinguish, and to simplify fitting so patients can begin training sooner. Their goal is to obtain regulatory clearance so the integrated package can be offered clinically with fewer delays for reimbursement or custom fabrication.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults with upper-limb loss who are candidates for or early users of myoelectric prostheses, especially those in the early post-amputation 'golden window,' are the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People who use only body-powered prostheses, have lower-limb-only amputations, or are not candidates for myoelectric devices may not benefit from this system.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could help people learn prosthesis control faster and more reliably, improving daily function and independence.
How similar studies have performed: Prior work on pattern-recognition myoelectric controllers and virtual training has shown promising improvements in control, but packaging these elements into a cleared clinical product is a newer step.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Infinite Biomedical Technologies, LLC — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kaliki, Rahul Reddy — Infinite Biomedical Technologies, LLC
- Study coordinator: Kaliki, Rahul Reddy
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.